Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to AR Metallizing (“ARM” or the “Company” a portfolio company of Ackermans & van Haaren NV a diversified and listed investment company based in Belgium in its sale to the European arm of HIG Capital LLC (“HIG” a global private equity firm ARM is the world’s largest producer of coated metallized paper for the beverage label industry…, About AR Metallizing, AR Metallizing is the world’s largest producer of coated metallized paper for the beverage label industry and other specialty packaging applications Established in 1986 the company converts specialty paper into coated and metallized packaging materials at its Genk Belgium headquarters and additional factories in Casalgrasso Italy and Franklin Massachusetts The Company has established itself as a…, About HIG Capital LLC, HIG Capital LLC is a global private equity firm based in Miami Florida specializing in providing capital to small and medium-sized companies with attractive growth potential HIG Capital’s long-term investment philosophy is to enhance management’s ability to grow companies by providing equity capital in concert with access to strategic human resources For more information about HIG Capital please…, About Ackermans & van Haaren NV, Ackermans & van Haaren NV is a publicly traded investment company operating through five key business segments Marine Engineering & Infrastructure Private Banking Real Estate Leisure & Senior Care Energy & Resources and Development Capital For more information relating to Ackermans & van Haaren NV please visit  avhbe Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a…

CHICAGO February 12 2015, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Armstrong Aerospace (“Armstrong” or the “Company” on its sale to Astronics Corporation (“Astronics” a leading provider of advanced technologies to the global aerospace and defense industries Headquartered in Itasca IL Armstrong is a leading provider of engineering design and certification solutions for commercial aircraft…, About Astronics Corporation, Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq ATRO is a leader in advanced high-performance lighting electrical power specialized avionics products and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries Astronics strategy is to develop and maintain positions of technical leadership in its chosen aerospace and defense markets to leverage those positions to grow the amount of content and…

CHICAGO March 23 2020, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Artemis Capital Partners (“Artemis” on the sale of its portfolio company Adcole Maryland Aerospace (“AMA” or “the Company” to AE Industrial Partners (“AEI” Established in 1957 and based in Marlborough Massachusetts AMA has been at the forefront of space exploration since its beginning providing satellite components that are integral…, About Mesirow Financial Investment Banking, Mesirow Financial Investment Banking focuses exclusively on middle-market transactions and serves both public and private companies in merger & acquisition advisory debt advisory restructuring and special situations fairness and solvency opinions board of directors advisory and special committee representation Our practice combines rich industry knowledge and long-standing relationships with…, About Adcole Maryland Aerospace, Based in Marlborough Massachusetts Adcole Maryland Aerospace (AMA specializes in the design manufacture integration test and operation of spacecraft components and small satellites The Company combines new space technologies with a rich heritage in space flight and proven traditional space hardware to meet the emerging needs of the aerospace industry AMA’s team of engineers have a diverse range…, About Artemis Capital Partners, Founded in 2010 Artemis Capital Partners is a Boston-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing manufacturers of differentiated industrial technologies Artemis seeks to partner with companies that have strong established management teams outstanding engineering capabilities unique products and expanding niche markets For more information on Artemis please visit wwwartemislpcom, About AE Industrial Partners, AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace Defense & Government Services Power Generation and Specialty Industrial markets AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from its’ deep industry knowledge operating experience and relationships throughout our target markets Learn more at aeroequitycom Nothing contained herein…

CHICAGO August 16 2018,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Atlantic Casting & Engineering Corporation (Atlantic Casting & Engineering or the Company on its sale to an undisclosed strategic party Atlantic Casting & Engineering is a world-class manufacturer of aluminum precision investment castings for the global aerospace military and industrial end markets The Company possesses…, About Atlantic Casting & Engineering Corporation, Atlantic Casting & Engineering is a world-class manufacturer of high-quality aluminum investment castings With over 75 years of experience Atlantic Casting & Engineering manufacturers high-precision and geometrically complex cast parts primarily in the aerospace market but also serves in the military electronics transportation medical and various other marketplaces To learn more please…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results To learn more please visit…

CHICAGO March 13 2018,  - Mesirow Financial acted as lead financial advisor to Aviation Mobility LLC (“Aviation Mobility” or the “Company” a wholly owned subsidiary of Meggitt PLC on its sale to Smarte Carte Inc (“Smarte Carte” a portfolio company of 3i Group PLC Headquartered in  Charlotte NC Aviation Mobility is the leading domestic provider of legally mandated  mobility equipment for special assistance passengers in…, About Meggitt PLC      ,            Headquartered in the United Kingdom Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North  America Europe and Asia Known for its specialized extreme environment  engineering Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace defense and energy  Meggitt employs nearly 11000 people at 40 manufacturing facilities and  regional offices worldwide To learn more please visit  meggittcom       , About Smarte Carte Inc ,                 For over 40 years  Smarte Carte has built on its reputation as an innovator and self-service  leader The company has developed a leading line of self-service lockers which  are used in more than 1000 locations primarily for daily storage of personal  items It has expanded the functionality of lockers to incorporate parcel  locker grocery and pharmaceutical deliveries To learn more…, About 3i Group PLC ,                   3i  is an investment  company with two complementary businesses Private Equity and Infrastructure  specializing in core investment markets in Northern Europe and North America 3i’s  Private Equity team provides investment solutions for growing companies  backing entrepreneurs and management teams of mid-market companies To learn more please visit  3icom , About Mesirow Financial,                  Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results To learn…

Mesirow Financial Inc acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Battenfeld Technologies Inc (Battenfeld or the Company in its sale to Clearview Capital LLC an Old Greenwich Connecticut-based private equity firm Based in Columbia Missouri Battenfeld is a leading producer of shooting reloading gunsmithing and gun cleaning accessories primarily for shooting sports and hunting applications The…, About Clearview Capital LLC, Clearview Capital founded in 1999 is an Old Greenwich Connecticut-based private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and recapitalization of North American companies with operating profits of $4 to 20 million Clearview Capitals long-term investment philosophy is to enhance managements ability to grow companies by providing equity capital in concert with access to strategic human resources…

CHICAGO March 2 2015, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Bennu Glass LLC (“ Bennu ” or the “Company” on the sale of its assets to Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc a subsidiary of Owens Illinois Inc (collectively “ O-I ” Bennu was a portfolio company of the CK Pearl Funds which is managed by Crestline-Kirchner LP Located in Kalama Washington Bennu operates a state-of-the-art glass bottle…, About, Crestline-Kirchner LP, Crestline-Kirchner Private Equity Group was formed in 2013 as a joint venture between Crestline Investors Inc and Bud Kirchner founder of the Kirchner Group who brings a long track record of executing this “Successor GP” strategy and is often credited as its pioneer Crestline-Kirchner acquires and manages portfolios of private assets made available through restructurings orphaned portfolios…, About, Owens-Illinois Inc, Owens-Illinois Inc (NYSEOI through its subsidiaries manufactures and sells glass container products to food and beverage manufacturers primarily in Europe North America South America and the Asia Pacific It produces glass containers for alcoholic beverages including beer flavored malt beverages spirits and wine The company is also involved in the production of glass packaging for various food…

Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Boelter Industries Inc (“Boelter Industries ” or the “Company” in its sale to WS Packaging Group Inc (“WS Packaging” a portfolio company of JW Childs Associates LP Boelter Industries is a full-service folding carton company located in Winona Minnesota The Company specializes in the design manufacturing and distribution of folding…, About WS Packaging Group Inc, WS Packaging Group Inc with more than 45 years of experience is one of the largest printing and label converting operations in North America It operates 19 manufacturing facilities and produces high-quality packaging products Its customers range in size from small businesses to large high-volume manufacturers and consumer product goods companies doing business locally nationally and in…

CHICAGO May 10 2018,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Brinker Brown Fastener & Supply Inc (“Brinker Brown” or the “Company” on its sale to Colony Hardware Corporation (“Colony” a portfolio company of Tailwind Capital Group LLC (“Tailwind” Based in Southwest Florida Brinker Brown is a leading distributor of fasteners diamonds power tools construction supplies and generators…, About Brinker Brown Fastener & Supply Inc, For over 30 years Brinker Brown has provided unparalleled products quality and customer service Founded in 1985 Brinker Brown has strived to be the best in the industry from the very beginning A “No Problems Just Solutions” philosophy was sought after looking to provide customers with a highly trained staff that knew exactly what the customer needed for the job Brinker Brown’s “No Problems Just…, About Colony Hardware Corporation, Colony Hardware Corporation is a leading distributor of tools fasteners safety products and construction supplies with headquarters in Orange Connecticut Colony operates 28 locations in 10 states and serves commercial construction and industrial accounts throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic To learn more please visit  colonyhardwarecom , About Tailwind Capital Group LLC, Tailwind Capital is a leading middle market private equity firm focused on growth-oriented investments in targeted sectors within healthcare business services and industrial services Tailwind partners with experienced management teams and entrepreneurs to transform businesses through organic growth initiatives acquisitions and operational and strategic investments Tailwind manages over $3 billion…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results To learn more please visit…

Mesirow Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to BWAY Corporation (NYSE BWY with annual revenues of approximately $1 billion in its acquisition of Central Can Company a US producer of rigid general line metal and plastic containers  Central Can Company located in Chicago IL operates one plant producing metal paint and specialty cans steel pails and hybrid and all-plastic paint cans  …